http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ CityCyclingEdinburgh Forum » Topic: Propstand rattle - help en Wed, 13 May 2026 03:10:43 +0000 http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=20295#post-334513 Thu, 23 Jul 2020 10:37:58 +0000 gembo 334513@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>A couple of years back I passed the non-calculator paper of Nat 5 maths (seemed to be the same paper I sat in 1981) The calculator paper though was gobbledegook </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=20295#post-334511 Thu, 23 Jul 2020 10:33:10 +0000 I were right about that saddle 334511@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>If it works I will take payment in the form of a maths lesson. I have answered exam questions on matrices without ever once understanding them.</p> <p>If it doesn't work I will re-sit Higher maths as penance. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=20295#post-334510 Thu, 23 Jul 2020 10:31:16 +0000 wingpig 334510@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I have one I'm not currently using, but it clamps to a seat stay and might not be disc-compatible. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=20295#post-334509 Thu, 23 Jul 2020 10:21:56 +0000 amir 334509@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Thanks all! :)</p> <p>I think I will try IWRATS solution first. Then I might try something along the lines of wingpigs suggestion, experimenting to see if I can slot something in to reduce play. I'll not get into drilling - I am mechnically incompetent. Plus new ones don't cost much (£15 ish). </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=20295#post-334500 Thu, 23 Jul 2020 08:36:33 +0000 I were right about that saddle 334500@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>There's got to be a sprung element to hold the prop stand up when not deployed. It <em>could</em> be engaging with a rebate in the central pin.</p> <p>It looks quite solid. I'd try gentle squeezing in the vice using a couple of bits of softwood to protect the black finish from the jaws. I don't think there's going to be enough play in it to snap the bracket. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=20295#post-334489 Wed, 22 Jul 2020 22:03:22 +0000 Blueth 334489@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Drill out the central pin, it can be replaced with a countersunk bolt and nut. Once apart you can gauge what thickness of shim to use to take up the play. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=20295#post-334477 Wed, 22 Jul 2020 20:24:28 +0000 amir 334477@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Make is URSUS - of Italy </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=20295#post-334475 Wed, 22 Jul 2020 20:21:33 +0000 amir 334475@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Thanks iwrats and wingpig<br /> Some photos are below.<br /> I am not sure about c clips as the shape of the fitting isn't cylindrical?<br /> The movement was originally in the normal direction of movement but now there is a bit of lateral movement as well. It's more of a squeak than rattle. The bike weights 22kg so it would put some stress on the stand, and it's been touring a couple of times. I'd guess its made out of aluminium.</p> <p><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50141847432_73ab6c8c1d_n.jpg"></p> <p><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50141847207_ac91415327_n.jpg"></p> <p><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50141066978_00fe14dc9c_n.jpg"></p> <p><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50141066578_fa6cc8dfbb_n.jpg"> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=20295#post-334470 Wed, 22 Jul 2020 19:48:14 +0000 I were right about that saddle 334470@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>What's the body of the stand made of? If you're at the point of buying a new one you could maybe just shut it in a vice to tighten it up. Kill or cure.</p> <p>@winpig - good call. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=20295#post-334469 Wed, 22 Jul 2020 19:42:07 +0000 wingpig 334469@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>C-clips or circlips. Even if you can't undo the main joint to tighten/add washers you could shove a couple of circlips into it to tighten it up, if it's developed a bit of waggle from the force applied when the stand is deployed? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=20295#post-334468 Wed, 22 Jul 2020 19:39:06 +0000 amir 334468@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Okay. Will do but probably tomorrow.</p> <p>The strap wouldn't be used. But it does stop the rattle (I'm a mathematician, I'm allowed hypotheticals) </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=20295#post-334467 Wed, 22 Jul 2020 19:32:51 +0000 I were right about that saddle 334467@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>The strap I do not like.</p> <p>Got to figure out how it was assembled. Could be push-fit, could be some clever hidden fixer. If you could take it off the bike and post close-up pics of both sides of the joint? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=20295#post-334466 Wed, 22 Jul 2020 19:18:43 +0000 amir 334466@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>My OH has a lovely Focus ebike and has done many km in her first year or so of ownership. However, her propstand is driving us both mad.</p> <p>The propstand is loose in the joint and makes a racket esp our rough roads. I had tried injecting grease to no avail and I cannot see how to get into the joint to tighten it up. You will see in the photo below a strap - this does help but is not convenient. </p> <p>Two solutions: get into the joint (how?) or buy a replacement (is there one that would fit?). Help!</p> <p><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50141635337_c200564a16_n.jpg<br /> "> </p>